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DAYS OF SERVICE, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND DROP-IN OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for something different to do? Here are great opportunities to pitch in without a long-term time commitment. No pre-registration is necessary and on-site training is provided. ________________________________________________________________________________

2012 Days of Service
Advance registration of at least 3 business days is required. Most events are open to ages 10 and older. Look for more information this spring. To register, call 330-657-2299 or email volunteer@forcvnp.org.

Sunday, April 22, 1 to 4 p.m.

Care for the environment on Earth Day by helping remove invasive plants. 

Saturday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Do you want to help improve CVNP's trails? Attend this Adopt-a-Trail workshop on National Trails Day to learn trail maintenance techniques, and volunteer on an actual trail sweep.  

Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m to noon
This annual River Cleanup on RiverDay provides the opportunity to celebrate, protect and restore our National Heritage River, the Cuyahoga. Help remove trash and invasive plants within the Cuyahoga River watershed.  

Saturday, September 29
Care for your national park on National Public Lands Day. 

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Alternative Spring Break Weekend
Friday, March 16 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

Are you a college student looking for a unique spring break experience? Make Cuyahoga Valley National Park your destination this spring! Spend an exciting weekend learning about and working on one of Cuyahoga Valley's most treasured assets...its trails. This spring break, come discover and make a difference at CVNP.

Exclusive to college students, CVNP's Alternative Spring Break includes:

·        Service projects supporting the trails & recreational programs at CVNP

·        Special presentations by guest speakers

·        Guided hikes

·        Campfire and recreational activities

·        Lodging and meals provided at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center

Completed applications and a $55 fee are due Thursday, March 1.
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Adopt-A-Trail Volunteers

Adopt-A-Trail
Help "sweep" the trail by picking up litter, trimming branches, clearing culverts, and reporting trail conditions. There are several trail sweeps scheduled each month. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to assist the staff of Cuyahoga Valley National Park in maintaining safe and well-groomed trails.

Find out more about Adopt-A-Trail and view the schedule

NPS COLLECTION

Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council Volunteers

Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council
Clear new trails, install drainage systems, build bridges and steps, and perform many other vital maintenance functions. Trail work projects are typically on the third Saturday of the month from March through December. These projects may require moderate-strenuous activity. Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council (CVTC) is an all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to improving the trails in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Find out more about CVTC and view the schedule

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in volunteering seasonally or year-round? Click on the titles to learn more and apply. If your preferred group or project is not accepting volunteer applications now, please sign up for our quarterly Volunteer Opportunities E-News to be updated on new openings.